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Cybersecurity is vital to improving the security and reliability of the Western Interconnection power grid. As one of the most complex and critical infrastructures, the importance of prioritizing the continued security of the power grid should be at the top of the list. There are many different options that can improve security levels of both a physical and logical nature, such as disk drive encryption, digital certificates, Transport Layer Security (TLS), and Virtual Private Networks.…

THE US PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS AND A WORLDWIDE CYBER WAR Developments in technology and information systems have created a new world and provided numerous benefits. Individuals, states, and international bodies take advantage of such benefits; however they are under some risks as well. As Miller and Kuehl (2009) note, “The increasing dependence of modern technologically-advanced forces (especially American forces) on networks and systems create new kinds of exploitable vulnerabilities.”…

So, what are the main security threats affecting SMEs and what defences could be put in place to eliminate or minimise these threats? First we need to ask if there is a problem regarding security against SMEs and if so how large is this problem? Looking at the BIS ISBS 2015 we can clearly see a worrying increase in breaches when compared to the slight decrease that was reported in the surveys report of 2014. 74% of small businesses reported a breach in 2015 up from 60% a year ago. (BIS, 2015) Of…

Abstract A code of ethics associates as a "controlling light", enabling students to make morally sound decisions and deal with situations with no prejudice to core ethical values of integrity, fairness, trustworthiness, courtesy, respect and tolerance. It is more a procedure of putting into action a belief system based on fundamental ethical principles to deal with day-to-day circumstances in a human association. Code of morals is universally seen as a major arbiter for an individual's personal…

This week’s lab introduces the student to various types of attacks that can be implemented by distributing a Trojan Horse script or by performing a variety of Denial-of-Service attacks (DoS). To begin to understand how these attacks are performed, the student is instilled with the knowledge as well as the use of file-hashes to identify compromised files and also how to generate file-hashes to establish baseline standards, which could benefit a Tripwire type regiment. Then, the lab takes the…

Perils of Social Networking Most people in the US use some form of social networking site, in fact about 74% of adults use a social network site. (Social Networking fact sheet, n.d.). Some people use the site for keeping in touch with loved ones, friends, or some may use it for business purposes. No matter what people use social networks for, it comes with a lot of risks. Even though it helps people stay in touch with one another, one must be mindful of the information that they are putting…

Ethical and Legal Issues in Information Security The rapid development and strong China economy have left many technology companies, including Google, have to stoop to set foot on this fertile filled land. Google China was founded in 2005 and Google.cn and went live on Jan. 27, 2006.During four years of operation here, Google has provided services with its version of self-censorship in compliance with the so-call “Internet sovereignty” policy of the China government. Although doing business in…

Verizon Wireless was the foremost national remote supplier in the United States to create and work a broad scale 4G LTE framework—the most established remote framework development available, with rates up to 10 times speedier than 3G. The Verizon Wireless 4G LTE structure is the greatest in the United States, passing on the organization at rates up to 10 times faster than 3G. They continue driving the business by offering the most vital quality things and agencies while displaying creative…

Mobile users comprises up a larger portion than desktop users despite generally being seen as less secure platform their desktop counterparts. For this growing group of users, mobile application security is a big concern. It was found that 82% of consumers would change applications if an alternative app was more secure (Arxan Technologies 2016). This is particularly important as there are major vulnerabilities in popular applications that could potentially shift large user bases. In 2014 it was…

Technology in the world today is changing as fast as data travels through its fiber optic transport cables. Microsoft has been in the industry from the beginning of the personnel computer boom and has had many ventures along its path. It began in 1975 when Bill Gates and Paul Allen successfully manipulated a software program that was meant for use on main frame servers and modified it to be used on personal computers. This was the beginning of what we know today as Microsoft and through the…